Mithila

Mithila is Bihar’s heartland of heritage craft and artisanal food. Home to the state’s most celebrated makhana (foxnuts) and a living tradition of intricate Mithila painting—the geometric patterns and earth-toned pigments that define a region.

Every product from Mithila carries the signature of original makers—the Mithila Makhana Cooperative hand-popping each foxnut in clay drums, families spinning tilkut by hand during Makar Sankranti, ancient recipe-keeping that bridges seasons and generations.

Key products: Mithila Makhana (GI-tagged, premium grades), Gaya Tilkut (tied to nearby Gaya district), Mithila Pedakiya (traditional festival sweet), and heritage pickles sourced from Mithila’s own gardens.

Buy from Mithila for the craft, stay for the story—every purchase supports artisan families whose skill has made this district a global benchmark for quality.